A police officer is walking her beat when she hears a woman scream for help from inside a house. The officer would have the right to search the home without obtaining a warrant. Which of the following terms describes this situation?

A. pressing matters
B. exclusionary cases
C. exigent circumstances
D. imminent cause


C. exigent circumstances

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